Monthly Archives: November 2009

[WA Job] Deputy General Counsel, Global Development Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

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Texas may be too much of a lifestyle change for some of you who are, indeed, interested in a General Counsel position.

What about Seattle, Washington?  One of the tech capitals of the world, the “Rain City,” or the “Gateway to Alaska.” What’s better than that?

No, but really.  The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation is seeking a Deputy General Counsel, Global Development.

Here’s a short preview of the job description, more info on the website.  In addition, Matthew Maclean is the Senior Research Executive Recruiter at the Foundation who posted the position on LinkedIn.

The Deputy General Counsel, Global Development will provide advice and counsel on a broad range of legal and strategic issues critical to the Foundation’s operational and charitable goals primarily relating to its grant making activities under the Global Development Program. The Deputy General Counsel, together with the Deputy General Counsels for U.S. Program and Operations and for Global Health, will assist the General Counsel in identifying and addressing cross-Foundation legal issues.  The Deputy General Counsel will also develop and manage a team of Associate General Counsels, paralegals and other staff conducting activities in support of the Foundation’s Global Development Program.

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[TX Job] In-house Counsel Match.com

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If we want to be honest with ourselves, we all fall into one of three categories:

  1. We have/had a profile on Match.com;
  2. We peruse/We’ve perused the profiles on Match.com; and/or
  3. We could do without the Match.com commercials.

Luckily, if a Corporate Counsel and/or Associate General Counsel position in Dallas fits your personality, you may have found your perfect, er, match.

Job descriptions on website, sample benefits listed below:

Benefits:
In addition to a unique culture that appeals to individuals who thrive in hyper-drive environments and who work just as hard as they play, Match.com also provides US employees with a full spectrum of benefits including:

- Matching 401(k)
- Matching Gifts Program
- Free sodas, bottled water and Starbucks coffee
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company-paid maternity & paternity leave
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life and AD&D Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Pet Insurance
- Discounted gym membership
- Employee Assistance Program
- Discounted Group Auto and Property Insurance
- Laid-back, casual work environment

This is a summary of benefits and does not offer provisions such as exclusions or plan limitations.

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[In-house Jobs] Various Positions at Fidelity National Financial

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There are a few positions at Fidelity International Financial that I’d like to point out.

First, the company’s website lists two Managing Trial Attorney positions, one in Arizona and one in Nevada.

Here is a brief description about the AZ position:

[S]eeking an experienced trial attorney to head up a 5-6 attorney in house, premiere trial practice group headquartered in the Phoenix metropolitan area. The group will specialize in representing the Company and its insured’s in state and federal courts through Arizona in disputes involving title insurance, escrow services, and related issues. Competitive salary and benefits. Your opportunity to get in on the ground floor of an exciting new area of trial practice.

In addition, there is a post on Craigslist as of November 13, 2009, seeking an in-house litigation attorney with similar first-chair trial experience for the Central/South Jersey region.

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[MD Job] Med Practice Seeks In-house Counsel

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Who says that doctors and lawyers don’t get along?

Whether they’re willing to admit it, doctors need lawyers just as much as lawyers need doctors.

In fact, one large medical practice in Maryland seeks an in-house health care attorney.  I guess preventive care is always better than emergency care, no matter what type of case it is.

Full details of position are posted on the ACC job board.  I’ve included a preview below.

Large Medical Private Practice seeks a

  • Chief of Compliance Officer to implement and maintain effective system-wide programs, policies and procedures that ensure compliance with the rules and regulations of regulatory agencies as well as federal, state and local regulations.
  • Special focus on hospital physician relations
  • Oversee outcomes and quality initiatives
  • Healthcare billing and auditing experience preferred
  • Legal healthcare transactional experience preferred

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[DC Jobs] Multiple Positions at Howard Univ School of Law

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Unintentionally, this Friday is dedicated to in-house and academic jobs.  Howard University School of Law, located in DC, has a number of open positions, including:

Check out the postings for full details.

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[NY Job] NYSE Liffe Needs Derivatives Chief Counsel

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Who says the financial industry isn’t hiring?  The industry must need attorneys to assist with regulation and compliance!  Tell that to all of your MBA friends.

Nevertheless, if you have experience with the Commodity Exchange Act, it may be worthwhile navigating the NYSE Liffe‘s recruiting system to apply online.

Job Description

Aiding NYSE Liffe US and London with legal matters relating to these business units.
Assisting Chief Regulatory Officer of NYSE Liffe U.S. with regulatory compliance matters before the CFTC and NFA.
Managing regulatory and legal issues before regulatory bodies of SEC and CFTC on issues relating to exchange registration, clearing registration, product approval, foreign board of trade compliance, and registered entity corporate governance.
Analyzing regulatory/legislative changes that may impact the derivatives business.
Maintaining strong relations at CFTC and SEC and subject-matter expertise at these agencies.
Developing industry legal ties in order to maintain derivatives expertise.

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[DC Job] Communication/Branding in DC

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UPDATED:  Friday, November 13th, 12:50 pm

You may notice that I’ve deleted job posting that I published earlier this AM.  (It’s not deleted completely.  It’s actually at the bottom of this new, updated post.)

Well, I have some good news and some sorta bad news.

I’ll proceed with the sorta bad news:  After I saw the posting for a legal communication/branding position at a firm in DC, I had assumed the opening was at Womble Carlyle due to the contact’s e-mail address.  Based on its social media presence and creativity, Womble Carlyle has risen to its description as “Innovators @ Law!” (See: the firm’s Twitter bio).  Therefore, I thought it would be a kinda cool opportunity for someone in this field.

Alas, I found out I was mistaken – the power of Twitter! – the position is NOT at Womble Carlyle.  (What’s that expression about assuming things?)

However, this sort of relates to the good news.  There is a legal communication/branding position at a respectable law firm in DC that also wants to integrate social media and other innovative branding practices into its media strategy.  The firm reached out to someone at Womble Carlyle to assist them with their search because of WCSR’s positive experience.

What we’ve learned in a nutshell:  here’s an opportunity for a motivated, thought-leader to bring other top notch firm’s to WCSR’s level in regards to social media.  In other words, someone who wants to fight with the big dogs.

ORIGINAL POST

In a contest among AmLaw firms as to who has the best Twitter avatar, Womble Carlyle would win hands down.  True, the competition may not be fierce (see: Am Law Tweeple chart) but Womble Carlyle’s bull dog will probably guard the firm’s legacy for awhile.

WCSRTwit

In other words, working at Womble Carlyle seems like an exciting opportunity for any legal marketing/communication/branding professional.

Well, good news!  I’m pretty sure that these “Innovators @ Law!” have a “New Job in DC,” based on the contact’s e-mail address.  The full details are available on the LFMP’s job board.

New Job in DC
Posted: 11-9-09

Utilize your branding skills (may be optional), and your media relations experience leading external communications efforts for this top law firm. Collaborate with others and oversea communications strategies including media relations (manage external agencies as well, website content, and the development of collateral materials, etc. Spearheading the communications efforts, you will stretch your craft on a large marketing team of this national law firm that focuses on practice areas to include: environmental regulation, public policy and regulatory affairs, corporate law, government contracts, intellectual property, complex litigation, real estate, energy and finance.

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[FL Job] Associate GC at UCF College of Medicine

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Everyone wants an in-house job when they’re in private practice and vice versa.  Well, if you’re in private practice and would like to make the switch to in-house – double points because it’s also in an academic setting! – the Associate General Counsel position at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine may be the right fit.

The University of Central Florida College of Medicine is seeking an attorney that will provide legal and operational guidance in developing a broad range of compliance programs for its clinical and research programs, as well as provide legal expertise, review and advice in matters regarding health care compliance and other health related issues for the College of Medicine and other health-related colleges. The attorney will report to the College of Medicine Chief Legal Officer and will keep the College of Medicine senior leadership and others apprised of legal developments that impact medical legal matters; negotiate, draft and review contracts; and help develop policies and procedures. The attorney will also assist in implementing and coordinating a self-insurance and risk management program and other new initiatives.

Preferred qualifications include a minimum of five years legal experience, with at least three years primarily in health and life sciences, preferably with two or more years experience in an academic health center.

Apply online here.

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[GA Job] Southern Center for Human Rights Staff Attorney

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Public interest jobs are hard to come by, especially the interesting ones.  Take a look at the job the Southern Center for Human Rights has posted.  A friend of mine from college works there, if you’d like an introduction.

Responsibilities:

The Staff Attorney will join the six-member Impact Litigation Unit, consisting of three attorneys and three paralegal/investigators. Responsibilities include: developing and extensively investigating cases for litigation; building relationships with clients and witnesses; working collaboratively with other SCHR attorneys and investigators on cases in all stages of federal and state litigation; and responding to requests for assistance from people in prisons and jails and their families.

Applicant Requirements:

The candidate must have excellent writing and oral advocacy skills and a proven ability to think strategically and creatively about litigation. SCHR seeks an attorney who takes initiative, responds to rapidly changing demands with flexibility, has skill and comfort working collaboratively with a team, and ably balances working on multiple cases and assignments at once. A positive demeanor and excellent interpersonal skills are desired. The successful applicant will have a demonstrated commitment to working with the poor and communities of color and a keen awareness of the class and racial issues underlying the criminal justice system.

Applicants with litigation experience are strongly preferred. SCHR seeks a commitment of at least three years. Applicants must be willing to travel extensively in Georgia and Alabama. A driver’s license is required. Salary is commensurate with experience, within SCHR’s modest salary range.

Click here for the full job listing (PDF).

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